Installing Softaculous on cPanel/WHM

Yes, you can easily install Softaculous on your cPanel server and get a free trial license. The installation requires root access to your server via SSH, and the trial license is available directly after installation.

Installing Softaculous on cPanel/WHM

Installing Softaculous is a straightforward process handled via the command line. You’ll need to connect to your server using an SSH client (like PuTTY or Terminal) with your root credentials.

1. Connect to Your Server: Log in to your server as the root user via SSH.ssh root@your_server_ip
2. Download the Installer: Use the wget command to download the Softaculous installation script.wget -N [http://files.softaculous.com/install.sh](http://files.softaculous.com/install.sh)
3. Change Permissions: Make the script executable by changing its permissions.chmod 755 install.sh
4. Run the Installer: Execute the installation script. This process is usually quick and takes just a few minutes../install.sh The installer will automatically detect that you’re using cPanel/WHM and set everything up for you.
5. Access Softaculous: Once the installation is complete, you can find the Softaculous Apps Installer plugin by logging into your WHM panel. Navigate to WHM > Plugins > Softaculous – Instant Installs.

Getting a Free Softaculous Trial License

After you’ve installed the software, Softaculous automatically issues a free, one-month trial license. There’s no need to sign up for it separately beforehand.

1. Navigate to the Plugin: Go to WHM > Plugins > Softaculous – Instant Installs.
2. License Information: The first time you open the Softaculous panel, you’ll see a message indicating that you’re using a free license. It will display the expiration date, which is typically one month from the installation date.
3. Update the License (If Needed): If for some reason the license isn’t showing or needs a refresh, you can run a command via SSH to update it:/usr/local/cpanel/3rdparty/bin/php /usr/local/cpanel/whostmgr/docroot/cgi/softaculous/cli.php --refreshlicense

The trial license gives you full access to all the features and scripts available in the premium version. After the trial period ends, you’ll need to purchase a license from Softaculous to continue using its one-click installer features. 🚀